Beyoncé in Nashville: Everything to know about tickets, opening acts, weather

Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean
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Beyoncé is scheduled to return to Music City for the first time in five years on Saturday.

The seller of over 29.5 million albums and 114 million singles in the United States since her 2004 solo debut is coming to Nissan Stadium for a much-hyped concert experience.

The most awarded singer in Grammy history has sold over 4 million singles from three official releases from the album she's touring, 2022's "Renaissance."

"Creating this album allowed me to dream and find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous when little else was moving," the legendary pop performer said about the album.

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"I intended to create a safe place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom."

Beyonce bares quite a bit on her new album, "Renaissance." It's her first full-length release since 2016's "Lemonade."
Beyonce bares quite a bit on her new album, "Renaissance." It's her first full-length release since 2016's "Lemonade."

She credits her gay Uncle Jonny, whom she described during her 2019 GLAAD Media Awards acceptance speech as "the most fabulous gay man I've ever known," as inspiration for "Renaissance."

"He was my godmother and the first person to expose me to a lot of the music and culture that inspire this album," Beyoncé said in a social media post.

What time does Beyoncé's concert start?

Gates will open at 5 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m.

Are there opening acts?

Nope.

Are there still tickets available for Beyoncé's concert?

Yes.

VIP ticket packages starting at $1,688 are available and include a front-row seat, plus access to a cash bar where two tokens can be redeemed for beer, wine or cocktails. The packages also include a parking space or ride-share voucher, a gift item, front-of-line access to Renaissance World Tour merchandise and a Renaissance World Tour photo opportunity.

General admission tickets ranging from $141-$2,000+, verified resale, are available.

Is parking still available at Nissan Stadium?

There is parking at Nissan Stadium available by purchasing a concert ticket. The following other parking garages are suggested, as well:

  • MTA Parking at 400 Charlotte Ave. (near Woodland Street)

  • Metro Courthouse/Public Square Garage at 101 James Robertson Parkway (near Woodland Street)

  • 222 Garage at 222 Second Ave. (near the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge)

  • 333 Garage at 128 Fourth Ave. N (near the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge)

More parking options are available at tennesseetitans.com and nashvilledowntown.com.

Ride-share options are also ideal. Those using Lyft, Uber or other options can be dropped off and picked up at Nissan Stadium's Lot E.

Beyoncé returns to the stage in the first of 56 shows for the "Renaissance World Tour" at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, May 10, 2023.
Beyoncé returns to the stage in the first of 56 shows for the "Renaissance World Tour" at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, May 10, 2023.

What's the weather forecast for Nashville?

High temperatures will be near 93 degrees, while low temperatures will be around 73 degrees. However, there is a 40% chance of rain and thunderstorms impacting Beyoncé's Saturday concert, says National Weather Service Nashville meteorologist Sam Shamburger.

Though he says Queen Bey's fans should bring their ponchos and rain gear, it's important to remember that Nissan Stadium does not allow ticket holders to bring umbrellas into the venue.

What if it storms?

Lightning within 8 miles of the stage will cause the concert to delay and force the audience to shelter in place until after 30 minutes of no lightning strikes within an 8-mile radius. Once a shelter-in-place is instituted, ticket holders should follow instructions on the stadium screens for updates. Updates will also be shared on Nissan Stadium's social media.

Beyoncé returns to the stage in the first of 56 shows for the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden May 10.
Beyoncé returns to the stage in the first of 56 shows for the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden May 10.

Nissan Stadium officials will work with the Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service to make all concert delay and resumption determinations.

Arriving at the stadium during a shelter-in-place order? Wait until organizers give an all-clear to enter the venue.

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Beyoncé's setlist?

There will be no spoilers here.

(Although you can take a peek here.)

Beyoncé wears Ferragamo.
Beyoncé wears Ferragamo.

Expect about three hours of your favorite Beyoncé material from her seven albums released over the past two decades.

If you're a fan of her current house music and queer culture-inspired album "Renaissance," you're in luck. Expect some unique edits of your favorite tracks and a backing dancing troupe that includes a who's who of ballroom culture, choreography and hip-hop dance such as Honey Balenciaga, Hannah Douglass, Darius Hickman, Jonté Moaning, Carlos Irizarry and the French duo Les Twins, (twin brothers Laurent and Larry Nicolas Bourgeois).

Also expect snippets and snatches of other voices in Beyoncé's work, including her husband, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Diana Ross and Megan Thee Stallion, to be heard during her set.

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